Stock Analysis
Canadian Natural Resources LimitedCNQ
Sector: Energy
AnalystsHold26 analystsPrice is 100% of the way from the year's low to its high.
PMP Verdict
Insufficient financial data
No financial statements on file for this ticker — fundamental scores are not computed.
Market context
+3.6% today· Z 2.1σ· RVOL 1.6×
Bull Case
- ✓ROE 26.7% — efficient capital deployment
- ✓Interest coverage 246.2× — debt well covered
What's happening with CNQ
About Canadian Natural Resources Limited
Canadian Natural Resources is the largest producer of oil and the second-largest producer of natural gas in Canada. Show more
It is principally involved in extracting heavy oils, natural gas, and bitumen through its drilling and mining operations. Bitumen from mining operations is upgraded into synthetic crude oil. Commodities produced are primarily exported to the US via pipeline. The company also has smaller offshore production operations in the North Sea and Africa.
Employees: 10,750 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
Valuation
50CP/E (TTM)—
Price / TTM EPS (own statements)
P/FCF15.8xB
Grade B: FairPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield6.3%A
Grade A: ValueInverse of Finnhub P/FCF (own TTM FCF unavailable)
P/S (TTM)3.41xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements)
EV/EBITDA6.9xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise value / EBITDA (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral
EV/Sales3.8xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E12.7xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio2.49xA
Grade A: FairPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio0.80A
Grade A: CheapFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield3.27%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio42.4%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
50CROIC—
NOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE26.7%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA12.8%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin26.3%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin—
TTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin51.6%A
Grade A: PremiumGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin—
FCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin—
TTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
0ERevenue CAGR—
Compound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR—
Compound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)—
Compound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth—
Analyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)—
Share count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income—
Stock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue—
TTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
37DAltman Z-Score—
Bankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio1.00xC
Grade C: OkCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.71xC
Grade C: Ok(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage246.2xA
Grade A: StrongEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment—
Years to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT—
Leverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.43xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt—
Cash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
0EPiotroski F-Score—
Financial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score—
Earnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion—
FCF / Net Income
Margin Stability—
EBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue—
TTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.49xD
Grade D: LowRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
0EROIC >12% Years—
Share of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)—
Median annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years—
Share of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor—
Weakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)—
TTM net income per share (Finnhub fallback)
Cash / Share$1.27
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$22.62
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt—
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.—
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt—
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity—
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability—
Total Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$110.76B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta-0.67B
Grade B: DefensivePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ)
CNQ is up 3.56% at the last close. Return on equity of 26.7% is well above the market average.
- The stock currently yields 3.3% in dividends.
See how CNQ ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all CNQ moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16 | Regular | 53.84 | +3.64% | 2.24 |
| Oct 16 | After-hours | 53.73 | +3.42% | 2.10 |
| Oct 13 | Regular | 52.04 | +3.04% | 2.01 |
| Oct 13 | After-hours | 52.23 | +3.42% | 2.25 |
| Oct 8 | Regular | 49.00 | +3.15% | 2.49 |
Frequently Asked Questions about CNQ
What is the current Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) stock price?
CNQ is trading at $53.80 at the last market close, up 3.56% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks CNQ pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is CNQ stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Canadian Natural Resources Limited's financial health at 37/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is CNQ stock overvalued?
Canadian Natural Resources Limited trades at a trailing P/E of n/a and our valuation score rates it 50/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Canadian Natural Resources Limited report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for CNQ. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Canadian Natural Resources Limited operate in?
Canadian Natural Resources Limited operates in the Energy sector. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Canadian Natural Resources Limited do?
Canadian Natural Resources is the largest producer of oil and the second-largest producer of natural gas in Canada.
About Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) Stock
Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) is a US-listed stock operating in the Energy sector. As of the latest update, Canadian Natural Resources Limited is trading at $53.80, up 3.56% on the day with a market capitalization of $110.8 billion. The financial health score for CNQ is 37/100, which indicates weak financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for CNQ stock.
CNQ Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time CNQ stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for CNQ with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Canadian Natural Resources Limited across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 37/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for CNQ.
- Sector peers: Compare CNQ against 2 other energy stocks on key financial metrics.
Is CNQ a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) as an investment. The financial health score of 37/100 suggests weak financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.